1983 New York Mets

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Same team, nearby years

Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
1985 New York Mets	98–64	21	17
1984 New York Mets	90–72	24	16
1983 New York Mets · Current season	68–94	25	15
1982 New York Mets	65–97	22	18
1981 New York Mets	41–62	19	19

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Neil Allen	Pitchers	13	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.00	4.50	Average (49) — 137 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 54.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ron Darling	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	35.33	2.80	Average (54) — 49 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 2.80 over 35.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Carlos Diaz	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.05	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brent Gaff	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	6.10	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tom Gorman	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	49.33	4.93	Average (47) — 172 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.93 over 49.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Scott Holman	Pitchers	28	pitching	—	—	—	—	101.00	3.74	Average (52) — 81 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.74 over 101.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tim Leary	Pitchers	38	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no pitching stat row for this player. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ed Lynch	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	174.67	4.28	Average (49) — 137 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.28 over 174.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jesse Orosco	Pitchers	47	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	1.47	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rick Ownbey	Pitchers	20	pitching	—	—	—	—	34.67	4.67	Average (49) — 137 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.67 over 34.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tom Seaver	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	231.00	3.55	Average (54) — 49 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.55 over 231.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Doug Sisk	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.24	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Craig Swan	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	96.33	5.51	Below average (43) — 206 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 5.51 over 96.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Walt Terrell	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	133.67	3.57	Average (54) — 49 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 3.57 over 133.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Torrez	Pitchers	30	pitching	—	—	—	—	222.33	4.37	Average (49) — 137 of 224 pitchers in the available 1983 rosters An earned-run average of 4.37 over 222.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Bishop	Catchers	11	batting	8	1	0	.125	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Fitzgerald	Catchers	20	batting	20	2	1	.100	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ron Hodges	Catchers	42	batting	250	65	0	.260	—	—	Average (49) — 249 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 250 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Junior Ortiz	Catchers	34	batting	185	47	0	.254	—	—	Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 185 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ronn Reynolds	Catchers	8	batting	66	13	0	.197	—	—	Average (45) — 350 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 66 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Tucker Ashford	Infielders	11	batting	56	10	0	.179	—	—	Below average (44) — 371 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 56 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Wally Backman	Infielders	6	batting	42	7	0	.167	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Bailor	Infielders	4	batting	340	85	1	.250	—	—	Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 340 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Hubie Brooks	Infielders	7	batting	586	147	5	.251	—	—	Average (48) — 265 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 586 at-bats and 5 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ron Gardenhire	Infielders	19	batting	32	2	0	.063	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Brian Giles	Infielders	23	batting	400	98	2	.245	—	—	Average (47) — 298 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 400 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Keith Hernandez	Infielders	17	batting	320	98	9	.306	—	—	Average (59) — 31 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 320 at-bats and 9 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Clint Hurdle	Infielders	33	batting	33	6	0	.182	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Mike Jorgensen	Infielders	22	batting	24	6	1	.250	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dave Kingman	Infielders	26	batting	248	49	13	.198	—	—	Below average (44) — 371 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 248 at-bats and 13 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
José Oquendo	Infielders	2	batting	328	70	1	.213	—	—	Below average (42) — 401 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 328 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gary Rajsich	Infielders	21	batting	36	12	1	.333	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rusty Staub	Infielders	10	batting	115	34	3	.296	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mark Bradley	Outfielders	9	batting	104	21	3	.202	—	—	Average (45) — 350 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 104 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
George Foster	Outfielders	15	batting	601	145	28	.241	—	—	Average (51) — 195 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 601 at-bats and 28 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Danny Heep	Outfielders	25	batting	253	64	8	.253	—	—	Average (51) — 195 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 253 at-bats and 8 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Howard	Outfielders	5	batting	3	1	0	.333	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Darryl Strawberry	Outfielders	18	batting	420	108	26	.257	—	—	Average (55) — 87 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 420 at-bats and 26 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mookie Wilson	Outfielders	1	batting	638	176	7	.276	—	—	Average (53) — 140 of 419 batters in the available 1983 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 638 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
John Stearns	Outfielders	12	batting	0	0	0	—	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1983 New York Mets season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T10:34:38.783895+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.